Partly granted
The veteran's requests for higher ratings for knee disabilities were mostly denied, but separate ratings for painful knee extension and post-meniscectomy condition were granted. The back condition claim was remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the extent of motion limitation and the criteria set forth in the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disability, right knee disability, back condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003611
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